Car Seat Program
Facts 4 out of 5 seats are incorrectly used/installed 40% of all child deaths are caused by auto accidents Infants under 22 pounds should ride rear-facing in the back seat Airbags deploy at the speed of a Category 5 hurricane – never put infants or children younger than 13 years of age in the front seat Kids over 1 year old and who weigh 20-40 pounds should ride in a forward facing child safety seat Kids over 40 pounds should use a booster seat until their knees bend at the front of the seat and the safety belt crosses over the shoulder and across the middle of the chest (usually around 8-9 years of age). The Does and Don’ts With Shoulder Straps Rear-facing infant seat: at or below the shoulders, harness clip at armpits Rear-facing convertible seat: at or below the shoulders, harness at armpits Forward-facing convertible seat: at or above the shoulders, harness at armpits Forward-facing only seat: in the top notch, harness at armpit level How Do I Get a Car Seat Checked or Installed? The Iona McGregor Fire District’s State certified car seat technician is Lauri McMahon. You can make an appointment by calling (239) 433-0660, extension 508. Installations or seat checks are free of charge. Seats are available at a nominal charge and vary in cost from $10.00 - $30.00. For More Information: http://www.ntsb.gov/Surface/highway/childseat.htm#safetyseats